Comparison

Mountain vs FloodProScotland

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mountain

Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Free 6-day forecasts
  • Weather at multiple elevations
  • Hour-by-hour weather detail
  • Offline maps and forecasts
  • Detailed topographic and satellite mapping
  • Import GPX routes
Features
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For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide.
 From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FloodProScotland

Features
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Stay ahead of Scotland's rivers, rain and flood alerts — all in one place. FloodPro Scotland puts live SEPA monitoring data at your fingertips. Whether you're a landowner, hillwalker, commuter, or simply flood-aware, get the information you need before conditions change. Live River Monitoring - Track river levels at hundreds of monitoring stations across Scotland, updated every 15 minutes direct from SEPA. Live Rain Monitoring - View the day, week and month rain in an easy to understand calendar view with chart. Flood Warning Alerts - Subscribe to flood warning areas and receive push notifications the moment a warning is issued or updated — so you're never caught off guard. Interactive Maps - See all river stations and active flood warnings plotted on a live map. Tap any station for full detail and historical readings. Favourites - Save your most-watched stations and warning areas for instant access every time you open the app. Built for Scotland - Data sourced directly from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) under the Open Government Licence. Accurate, authoritative, and updated continuously. FloodPro Scotland is an informational tool. Always follow official guidance from SEPA, local authorities, and emergency services during flood events.

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
FloodProScotland4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FloodProScotland at none against Mountain's 2. FloodProScotland also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mountain's advantage is chart position (#74 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FloodProScotland asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mountain versus FloodProScotland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainFloodProScotland
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (840 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings840 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#74 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Robert White

Bugs and requests

Mountain

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after 4 seconds of use
  • Forecast table data misalignment (temperature shows with wrong icons)
  • Password reset not accepting new passwords
  • Freezing level data appears in humidity column
  • 12-day forecast non-functional at mid-low elevations
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  • Minimum temperature missing from recent update
  • Graph data not lining up with forecast information

Requested features

6 requests
  • Imperial and metric unit switching
  • GPS track recording capability
  • Past weather data/history viewing
  • Better search functionality for minor peaks and ridges
  • Restore minimum temperature display
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  • 12-day forecast for all elevation settings

FloodProScotland

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year
None

FloodProScotland

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FloodProScotland free?
FloodProScotland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mountain or FloodProScotland have ads?
Mountain shows ads; FloodProScotland does not.
Which is updated more often, Mountain or FloodProScotland?
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, and FloodProScotland every 2 months. Most recently, Mountain was updated on November 7, 2026 and FloodProScotland on November 8, 2026.

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